To The Core

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 make a potent team for To The Core's idle gameplay loop. Measured results show the combo produces 313 FPS at 1080p Low, 210 FPS at 1440p Low, and 120 FPS at 4K Low, while even the heaviest 4K Ultra preset averages 71 FPS. The CPU's 12-core, 24-thread Zen 4 architecture and the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer coexist without bottlenecking, an expected result for a game that scales well across both components. Across all resolutions and settings tested, the pairing places 2004th out of 3725 measured entry combos tracked in the benchmark database.

FAQ

Q: What kind of fps performance can be expected at 1920x1080?

A: At Full HD, the measured average frame rate is 229 on High, 265 on Medium, 313 on Low, and 185 on Ultra. The lowest preset of the four yields the highest frame rate, while the Ultra preset still delivers above 144 FPS.

Q: Does the system hold up at 4K UHD resolutions?

A: Yes. The data records 88 FPS on High, 102 on Medium (min 87, max 117), 120 on Low, and 71 on Ultra at 3840x2160. Even at 4K Ultra that number is within typical 60 Hz display refresh territory.

Q: What are the CPU and GPU launch specifications?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost of 5.60 GHz. The technical RTX 4060 has an 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer on a 128‑bit bus, boosting from a base to 2,460 MHz.

Q: How accurately does this setup rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo is ranked 2004 out of 3725 measured combos, which sits below the median but still within the middle of the data set. The 3DMark benchmarks of the CPU (e.g., 3DMark single thread 1,093) and GPU (like PassMark 19,545) contribute to that placement.

Q: Which preset gives the highest frame rate without sacrificing responsiveness?

A: If the goal is purely maximum FPS, the Low preset at 1920x1080 yields 313 FPS. For 1440p, Low still gives 210 FPS, and at 4K Low reaches 120 FPS. Settings that balance smoothness with visual detail are recommended in the final section.

Q: What is the measured variance between the min and max FPS?

A: For Medium settings, the data captures the widest range: at 4K the min is 87 and the max is 117, at 1440p it’s 151 to 205, and at 1080p it’s 225 to 304. This indicates a spread of roughly 18–30% from the average at each resolution.

GPU Role

The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on a 5 nm process with 18,900 million transistors and 8 GB GDDR6. Its 128-bit memory bus yields 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient out for an idle game like To The Core that doesn't hammer VRAM constantly. The boost clock starts at 2,460 MHz, and it has 3,072 shading units, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. Its TDP is 115 W, allowing low power draw without sacrificing performance.

In the measured FPS data, the RTX 4060 scales as expected across resolutions. Dropping from 4K High (88 FPS) to 4K Low (120 FPS) provides a 32 FPS jump, while moving from 1080p High (229) to 1080p Low (313) shows a 84 FPS increase. Conversely, enabling Ultra costs noticeably: at 4K it pulls us from 120 FPS (Low) to 71 FPS (Ultra), a 41% reduction. This is a typical tradeoff where the GPU data emphasize that High or Medium presets give a better balance, as these settings sit close to the middle of the graph.

Looking at the GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database reveals it sits in a tight group. The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17,639, just 0.2% below you the Radeon HD 7790 (score 17,666) and 0.3% above the Radeon 780M (score 17,588). Its deltaPct to the Radeon Pro 460 is +0.5% and to the Radeon Pro 560 +0.7%. Thus, the 4060 matches legacy discrete parts and current APUs within half a percentage point in pure mixed benchmarks. Its 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects that it performs in the upper–moderate range for a modern midranger.

The measured FPS aside, the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer proves adequate for To The Core at all judged settings. There are no signs of memory capacity being exceeded, even at 3840x2160 with Ultra details. The high bandwidth of 272. GB/s also helps keep texture streaming smooth.

How This Combo Ranks

The pairing of the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 4060 secures position 2004 out of 3725 tested combos in To The Core. That places the entry in the 54.6th percentile of all tested systems, based on the cumulative order. The front of the list is dominated by higher-end CPUs and GPUs, while this build occupies a comfortable mid-pack spot that still holds up well for high refresh.

The CPU alone is a notable contributor: the Ryzen 9 7900X sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,288. It edges out the Intel Xeon 634 by 0.6% (score 52,974) and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 0.2% (score 53,206). However, the Xeon Phi 7290 and Core i7-14700F are marginally ahead, each by 0.3% and 0.6% (scores 53,469 and 53,620). These tight deltas show that the 7900X holds its ground against those enumerated processors.

The GPU’s relative standing has less of a set piece here: the 4060 lands in the 61st percentile overall but is 13% behind the most populous GPU front in the mix of high-end parts. Yet because the variant to this game is not GPU‑bound in the sample – the FPS numbers remain high at every preset – the gap does not cripple the overall rating.

The combination rank is influenced by how the two halves interact in To The Core, which appears to scale remarkably well with the CPU’s multi-threaded strength, given that the game is classified as an idle title where system‐level drawings as well as some GPU load. As a result, the 2004th out of 3725 rank means that the pairing sits above roughly half the entries. That’s a fair placement for a mid‑range GPU paired with a high‑core CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS table provides 12 fixed data points across three resolutions and four settings. No extra measurements exist for other presets.

3840x2160 (4K)

• High — average 88 FPS
• Low – average 120 FPS
• Medium – average 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117
• Ultra – average 71 FPS

At 4K, these values are consistent with an idle title that doesn't stress the GPU severely. The merge from Ultra to Low equates to a 41.3% FPS increase (from 71 to 120). Even at the highest quality, 71 FPS is mathematically above the 60-refresh mark of most displays.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• High — 154 FPS
• Low — 210 FPS
• Medium — 178 FPS (min 151, max 205)
• Ultra — 124 FPS

1440p represents the sweet spot for achieving above‑144Hz performance. In Ultra the average is 124 FPS (data–capped, with no min/max provided) while Low rises to 210 FPS. The FPS differences of roughly 36 FPS between Medium and Low and 54 FPS between Low and Ultra highlight the scaling.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• High — 229 FPS
• Low — 313 FPS
• Medium — 265 FPS (min 225, max 304)
• Ultra — 185 FPS

At Full HD, even the most intensive Ultra preset maintains an average of 185 FPS. Low touches the 313‑mark. This clearly demonstrates that the combo is over‐provisioned for 1080p in this game. The minimums for Medium (225) are also higher than the most other solutions' Ultra average on many series.

The measured data is exhaustive for the two settings that lack min–max: High and Ultra. Only Medium has min/max values, lended to the row-by‑row details.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12‑core, 24‑thread processor with a maximum boost of 5.60 GHz and a base of 4.70 GHz. It sports 64 MB of shared L3 cache and uses the AMD Socket AM5 with a 170W TDP. For synthesis, this CPU has 3DMark scores ranging from 1,093 (single thread) to 12,536 (max threads) – giving credence to its multi‑threaded headroom.

In To The Core, the idle genre relies on simulation logic and background calculations that can use many threads. The CPU’s multi‑threaded muscle (Cinebench R23 multi‑core 29,300 points) ensures no bottleneck appears when the GPU is wither drawing frames or barely taxed. The sustained boost of 5.60 GHz on a single thread helps maintain submission of input changes that drive interface updates.

The 7900X’s average score of 53,288 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival group includes the Intel Core i7‑14700F (score 53,620) and the Intel Xeon 634 (52,974). The delta margins are within 0.6%, so there is no appreciable difference in this game’s core/thread behavior among the bunch. Single‐thread performance intentionally strong: Geekbench single‑core score 2,617, which suits boundary update logic. The custom 13,140 million transistors real estate helps keep the game responsive.

The CPU plays an especially large role in the measured 4K numbers, where higher resolution reduces FPS at the GPU stage, but the 4K may also increase the CPU load when the game’s logic has more world‑files. The data shows that from 1080p to 4K, the same preset frame rate in Half roughly halved (e.g., 4K High 88 vs 1080p High 229), which points to a consistency of the CPU maintaining the script while the GPU dominates at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based purely on the measured FPS, the recommended preset depends on the target display.

• For 1080p (1920×1080): The Ultra preset delivers an average 185 FPS and the High 229 FPS. Since both exceed the fastest modern 165 Hz refresh, either works. Ultra is easily pushed, and its higher detail may be worth the 44 FPS cost over High. However, the Medium (265 FPS) has a recorded 225 minimum that feels stable in many sections. We recommend High for balanced clarity and margin, but if you cannot notice the detail difference, Low at 313 FPS can maximize responsiveness for a competitive idle that inherently twitchy.

• For 1440p: Ultra gives an average 124 FPS and reaches likely above 120 consistently. That’s the ideal checkpoint for 120Hz+ displays. If you lack such a monitor, Medium at 178 FPS with a minimum 151 keeps you well above 144Hz. If Visuals go beyond, the Ultra is still above 120 FPS average.

• For 4K3840×2160: The Happiest rule is to stick with High (88 FPS) or Medium** (102 FPS) because the Ultra drops to 71. High is significantly high at 4K, and Medium gives a 14 FPS over High with a backed backing. Unless 60Hz is the absolute target and you crave the most eye-candy, 102 FPS on Medium provides considerably better smoothness gaming detection.

• If you only aim for smooth 60fps even at 4K: Independent we can set the preset to Ultra because even its 71 FPS still meets cert Virtual sync 60. Only if the minimums matter—the measured Medium min is 87, which cleaves some margin.

Thus, for the ideal balanced flow, select the High preset on any 1080p or 1440p display, or Medium if you also want high visual fidelity. At 4K, Medium (102 FPS avg, 87 min) offers the best trade‑off between presenting and frame rate variance. The Ultra is best reserved only for V‑sync capped external displays.